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Driver in carpool lane in Phoenix spotted with fake passenger

PHOENIX, Arizona — A state trooper pulled over an Arizona driver who had a fake passenger in the passenger seat while driving in a high-occupancy vehicle lane last week.

According to a tweet from DPS, the traffic stop occurred on the L-202 Red Mountain at Van Buren.

DPS says troopers cite more than 4,000 HOV lane violators annually.

Busted! On Sept 7th, a trooper stopped a driver for an HOV Lane violation on the L-202 Red Mountain at Van Buren. Needless to say, the driver was issued a citation. Troopers cite over 4,000 HOV Lane violators annually. pic.twitter.com/mfCkz5eXrJ